tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2523357558654725888.post3805978677381376458..comments2018-05-23T10:58:29.320-05:00Comments on DFW Point-to-Point: Hazards in the DarkSteve Ahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13650405341304401203noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2523357558654725888.post-9358934726504459382010-11-17T13:03:40.883-06:002010-11-17T13:03:40.883-06:00Living in a college town, I very frequently encoun...Living in a college town, I very frequently encounter pedestrians and people on bikes without lights. I am very vigilant and pay attention to such things, but sometimes even I can&#39;t see them. Not a safe situation!Apertomehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00148516503920019073noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2523357558654725888.post-32841772173983024242010-11-17T11:49:04.223-06:002010-11-17T11:49:04.223-06:00I once came across a collision between walkers and...I once came across a collision between walkers and a poorly lit cyclist once. Because of that I carry a flashlight with me when I (occasionally) jog at night.<br /><br />Here&#39;s my post about the incident:<br />http://rattrappress.blogspot.com/2008/09/beware-of-old-guys-riding-in-dark.htmlRat Trap Presshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14123315525301010775noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2523357558654725888.post-31584611277358946922010-11-17T06:30:01.079-06:002010-11-17T06:30:01.079-06:00Hi Steve
Some good points made in this posting.
I ...Hi Steve<br />Some good points made in this posting.<br />I think that it is important for every road user to take responsibility to be seen and be seen. Although even when I have been dressed all in Hi-Viz and my bike lit up like a Christmas tree there have been occasions when I have not been seen and almost squashed or knocked off.Trevor Woodfordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13212954091289189979noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2523357558654725888.post-92063520546262131512010-11-16T22:34:54.940-06:002010-11-16T22:34:54.940-06:00As a cyclist I think it&#39;s my responsibility to...As a cyclist I think it&#39;s my responsibility to employ the brightest lights possible which enable me to see non-reflective items, people, pets and cyclists in my path at night. Also, to use them so that motorists and other cyclists see me. Candlepower forums can give you all the info you need to match your needs and financial situation to the right light, so I&#39;m not sure what the downside is to riding at night with lights so bright they make people squint and laugh. If I can spot a roving toddler wearing a black caterpillar costume at 100m, the light is about right.John Romeo Alphahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01289456379789026152noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2523357558654725888.post-60040874220280628602010-11-16T19:36:17.277-06:002010-11-16T19:36:17.277-06:00Up here in Vancouver, when its both rainy and dark...Up here in Vancouver, when its both rainy and dark, its double trouble and a lot of pedestrians who don&#39;t drive or ride bikes (and thus &quot;don&#39;t get it&quot;) tend to wear dark clothing and carry a dark umbrella. Its nuts. When you see some reflective coating or someone trying to be visible you cheer, even if its to yourself. Some very smart dog walkers are starting to put mini bike lights onto their dogs&#39; collar and/or leash, and that helps a lot too. Otherwise, you may sight the pedestrian but have no idea they are out walking their dog.PaddyAnnehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18235513785018726474noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2523357558654725888.post-49378753876081564732010-11-16T19:06:11.879-06:002010-11-16T19:06:11.879-06:00Hey Steve,
Interesting article, good food for thou...Hey Steve,<br />Interesting article, good food for thought.<br />If anyone is interested, the Nathan clip-on l.e.d.<br />safety strobe is 6.95 on Amazon. If you want to purchase it with the Jog-a Lite it is 16.91 for both. A small price to pay to make yourself more visible when Walking or Jogging or Rollerblading.<br />These could also be used to enhance your current bicycle lighting system.Hughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12986498277947032639noreply@blogger.com